Operations
Decision Height/Altitude(DH/DA)
Definition
The height during a precision approach at which the pilot must decide to land or execute a missed approach. If the runway environment is not in sight at DH/DA, a go-around is mandatory.
Related Terms
Instrument Approach
A series of predetermined maneuvers using flight instruments to guide an aircraf...
Missed Approach
A procedure executed when an instrument approach cannot be completed to a landin...
Minimum Descent Altitude(MDA)
The lowest altitude to which descent is authorized during a non-precision approa...
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